Barcelona flip their attentions again to La Liga and look to take care of their slender lead on the prime of the desk as they face a tricky away take a look at against an excellent and entertaining Elche facet.
Here’s how we predict Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle:
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Defense
Barça realized of their first assembly of the season with Elche that Eder Sarabia’s facet is harmful and likes to assault, so Hansi Flick will look to make use of a robust lineup on this one to verify of the factors.
There may nonetheless be some modifications within the group, although, and we anticipate one on the again with Eric Garcia as Pau Cubarsí’s center-back accomplice to open up a spot in midfield, shifting Gerard Martín to the bench as Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde retain their spots at full-back. João Cancelo is again within the fold and Ronald Araujo can be in competition, however we predict they’ve a greater likelihood of beginning within the subsequent Cup match than on this one.
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Midfield
Marc Bernal was very impactful in his 45 minutes off the bench within the Champions League comeback against Copenhagen in midweek, and we predict Flick will reward his efficiency with a begin within the double pivot alongside the returning Frenkie de Jong. Another influential participant against Copenhagen was Dani Olmo, and we predict he’ll begin this one in his extra acquainted quantity 10 function with Fermín López going to the bench.
Attack
Lamine Yamal continued his very sturdy run of type with one other aim and help against Copenhagen, and he and Raphinha are locks to begin this one on the wings. Ferran Torres returned from damage in midweek, and we predict he’ll regain his spot up entrance to present Robert Lewandowski an opportunity to relaxation after beginning three video games in a row for the primary time shortly.
Possible XI: Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, Balde; Bernal, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran (4-2-3-1)
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